Southlake Carroll (TX) to open 2026 season versus Jenks (OK)

Southlake Carroll (TX) is welcoming challenges from outside of the Lone Star State to open up the 2026 high school football season.

According to the Fort-Worth Star Telegram’s Charles Baggarly on Monday, the Dragons will reportedly start the 2026 high school football campaign against Jenks (OK), the No. 2 ranked team in the state of Oklahoma for the 2025 season.

Originally Southlake Carroll was slated to face Orange Lutheran (Calif.), but ended up having to make a switch with their Week 1 matchup. The Lancers just parted ways with head football coach Rod Sherman on Monday.

Southlake Carroll had to make a week 1 switch, per source. #TXHSFB @SLCAthletics @CarrollDragonFB

Week 1: Jenks (Oklahoma) @ TBD *Replaces Orange Lutheran
Week 2: North Crowley @ TBD
Week 3: Allen @ TBD

— Charles Baggarly (@swaggarly) February 2, 2026

The Dragons on Monday evening officially promoted defensive coordinator Lee Munn to the position of head football coach. Munn spent the last eight years on the Southlake Carroll coaching staff as the Dragons’ defensive coordinator.

Munn takes over for longtime Dragons’ head coach Riley Dodge, who left last month to take an assistant coaching position at SMU. Dodge led the Dragons to a 14-1 record this past 2025 season and reaching the UIL Class 6A, Division II state semifinals. 

Southlake Carroll is slated to face Texas’ high school football powers North Crowley and Allen in Weeks 2-3, respectively.

The Dragons ended this past season with a 14-1 record and finishing ranked No. 4 in the final 2025 Texas High School Football Massey Rankings.

More about Southlake Carroll High School

Southlake Carroll High School, located in Southlake, Texas, is a distinguished public school known for its strong academics, competitive athletics, and active extracurricular programs. Offering a range of AP and honors courses, the school prepares students for college and future careers. Southlake Carroll’s athletic teams are highly successful, frequently achieving state championships and fostering school pride. Emphasizing leadership, community service, and personal growth, the school ensures students are well-rounded and ready for future success.

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